Randwick, NSW and Waverley councils work with university researchers on SkyParks greening pilot
Randwick, NSW Waverley University SkyParks Greening Pilot
Randwick and Waverley used state funding to convert underused public spaces into SkyParks in 2021. The councils are partnering with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) on a SkyPark location at an on-campus location. Environmental sensors measure the impacts of urban green spaces on air quality, temperature, and other metrics. UNSW researchers will use its SkyPark as a learning environment for students, while the councils will use pilot data to shape future locations.
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Council supports UNSW to create Skyparks garden for a cool learning environment - Randwick City Council
UNSW is joining forces with Randwick City and Waverley Councils to establish a SkyParks garden at its Kensington campus, transforming one of its outdoor spaces into an inviting and adaptable space that can be used for learning.</p>
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